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Retired LB Patrick Willis denied reports that he was considering a comeback with the San Francisco 49ers, saying he "hasn't thought twice" about his decision to retire in a social media post Thursday, Nov. 12.

San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis said his feet don't have what it takes to play in the NFL anymore as he announced his retirement Tuesday, March 10. Willis was placed on the Reserve/Injured list during the 2014 season with a toe injury.

San Francisco 49ers LBs Patrick Willis (toe) and NaVorro Bowman are expected to return next year on their current contracts, general manager Trent Baalke hinted at. Willis is scheduled to make $8.315 million, and Bowman will make $5.45 million. Willis continues to rehab his toe after having season-ending surgery and Bowman is over a year removed from a knee injury.

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (toe) is out for the year and is expected to undergo surgery on his injured toe. Willis was placed on Reserve/Injured earlier Tuesday, Nov. 11.

San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (toe) will undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of the toe injury he suffered in Week 6 Monday, Oct. 13, according to sources. Willis was wearing a walking boot on his left foot and said X-rays were taken. He was replaced in the game by LB Chris Borland.

San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (wrist) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 24, due to a wrist injury, although he was running on a side field without a cast or brace on either wrist. His injury does not appear serious.

San Francisco 49ers LB Patrick Willis (hand) is expected to be ready for offseason workouts after undergoing a procedure on his hand or thumb. It is believed Willis suffered the injury during the NFC Championship game because he was not on the injury report prior to the game.